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about Unlearning Unlimited
Unlearning Unlimited (UU) – a collective of trainers, facilitators and motivators – was initiated in 2003 by Life Coach, Pravin Sabnis. The UU bouquet of unlearning sessions includes an innovative use of lyric, song and dance; impact audio-visuals; inspirational handouts and exciting activities. The forte of the UU team ranges from developmental programs like Heal-thy Co

aching (Train-the-Trainer) to LEAP (Leadership Empowerment Attitude & Practices), from PEAK (Performance Enhanced Attitude Kinesics) to Follow the Flow (vision-mission), Fourth Dimension (Time Management) to VOW (Voice-Vocabulary Optimisation Workshop; etc
UU is also known for the invigorating design of OBT (Out Bound Training) , ETC (Experiential Training Camps) and UU BootCamps for College Students. All these include the dynamic dimension of training in the wild using mountaineering and adventure activities. UU clients include in Goa include DIEBOLD, EPKamat Group, Sanofi, Crompton Greaves, Goa Tourism, Beckers, Glenmark Pharma, ICFAI, Manovikas, ACGL, Open Destinations, Kodak, Salgaokars, Hotel Goan Heritage, Goa University, BITS Pilani, Prajosh Adventures, Buzz Events, Springboard and others. Elsewhere in India UU clients include Ruksun Software, ONGC, Schenker, Geodis, A***n, Abacus, VIN LED, Prakash Steelage, Axatech, Accenture, YES Bank, Indian Forest Services, Navodaya Principals Forum, Nokia, Orion Cements, Tata Communications Internet Services, Vista Foods, Transocean and others. UU has also conducted training for Astrazenca, Saudi Arabia; HSBC, Asia; Lehmann Brothers, Mumbai; Wild Drift, Sri Lanka and others.

18/05/2026

Monday Muse
18 May 2026

MUSEUM

Today's muse is an ode to museums on occasion of International Museum Day. A museum is a building that refuses to forget. Civilisations fade, languages die, and ways of living get paved over. The museum puts a roof over what remains.

Humans collect for two reasons: evidence and longing. Proof of the past, of the things invented, of the battles fought. Longing because every exhibit is a world that is lost to us or is on the way out.

Museums are born from an innate human drive to preserve, understand and share our collective memory. They are driven by a desire to educate the public, celebrate cultural identity, and protect historical artifacts from being lost to time.

Museums are about the choice to display, to showcase, to label... a choice about whose story gets a room. The British Museum holds the Parthenon Marbles; Greece holds the empty space where they stood. Both are museums now: one of objects, one of absence.

The museum exhibits chronology so we can see patterns of how our ancestors lived. It is the only place where you can watch the Stone Age end and the Space Age begin in thirty steps. We look, we read the text, we listen to the narrator. We revisit the past.

However a good museum is not a mausoleum. It is about the past we want to hold on to. Good museums let things breathe: rotating exhibits, living artists, community curators, repatriation. It is about a continued conversation aiming to retrieve, restore and refuse to forget.

Was the past perfect? No! But there are lessons to be learnt. To do the things that were right and to learn from the things that were wrong. The museum can be our talisman to learn the right lessons.

They relive the past, unlike the dead mausoleum
The present is grateful to the lovely museums!

~ Pravin K Sabnis

MONDAY MUSE is now into the 23rd year, written by Goa based Experiential Coach, Pravin K. Sabnis, since the first Monday of 2004. Send your feedback to 9422640141 or [email protected]

11/05/2026

Monday Muse
11 May 2026

MANGO MAN

'Mangoes and Meanings' is an interesting exhibition (upto 14 June) at Musuem of Goa. Interesting stories come from displayed mangoes, stuff made from them and art inspired by the king of fruits. One such story is of India's Mango Man, Kalimullah Khan featured in a painting put up at the exhibition.

He lives in Malihabad, Uttar Pradesh - India's mango belt. On his family farm, he grafted over 300 different varieties of mangoes onto a single 120-year-old tree. Each branch gives mangoes with different taste, texture, color and size. He calls it 'the biggest mango college in the world'.

He dropped out of school after 7th standard and started experimenting with grafting at age 17. His first attempt produced 7 varieties, but that tree was destroyed in a storm. Since 1987, he's been working on his famous 120-year-old tree.

In 2008, the Government of India awarded him Padma Shri, for his work in horticulture. He is over 82 years of age and still walks to his tree every morning at dawn. He says, 'people will come and go, but the mangoes will remain forever'.

In Hindustani lingo, the common man is called 'aam aadmi'. 'Aam' also means mango and has become reason for the inspiring success of a common man called Kalimullah Khan who backed his dream with continuous commitment.

Passion backed by perseverance will take you far
India's Mango Man shows the way to be a star

~ Pravin K Sabnis

MONDAY MUSE is now into the 23rd year, written by Goa based Experiential Coach, Pravin K. Sabnis, since the first Monday of 2004. Send your feedback to 9422640141 or [email protected]

04/05/2026

Monday Muse
4 May 2026

HURT SENTIMENTS

'My sentiments are hurt' has become the default trend of public discourse. Even private, emotional reaction is now a public claim that demands institutional response, legal protection and social deference.

The phrase now implies that feelings are fragile possessions that can be damaged by words uttered by the 'other', as if it were a personal wound. In communities with deep historical and cultural divisions, this wound is amplified.

The consequence is a growing demand for restrictive boundaries around expression. The law in many countries places limits on speech that intentionally insults religion, race or community sentiments.

Yet the criterion of 'hurt sentiments' is inherently subjective. One person’s satire is another person’s sacrilege. One group’s reclaimed symbol is another group’s insult. Once hurt becomes the threshold for action, it creates a moving target where the most easily offended set the limits for everyone else.

This shifts power from reasoned debate to emotional reaction, and from criticism of ideas to protection of identities. Over time, it can stifle art, scholarship, humour and dissent, because almost any idea can be framed as offensive to someone.

In the end, sentiments being hurt reveals something fundamental about modern life: we want both absolute freedom and absolute safety from discomfort. The choice a society makes about where to draw the line determines whether it remains open to truth and beauty, or settles for silence in the name of peace.

Whether hurtful offense or mere disagreement
Society needs to move beyond hurt sentiments!

~ Pravin K Sabnis

MONDAY MUSE is now into the 23rd year, written by Goa based Experiential Coach, Pravin K. Sabnis, since the first Monday of 2004. Send your feedback to 9422640141 or [email protected]

27/04/2026

Monday Muse
27 April 2026

SLIP SHOW

In the 1940s, the phrase "the slip is showing" was a literal warning when a woman's undergarment hem dropped below her skirt. It was a kind urging: fix yourself before the world sees what you didn't mean to reveal.

In today's context, the phrase has become a metaphor. Now it means that the mask has slipped. The carefully maintained image has slipped to expose a truer, messier or less rehearsed persona.

Never mind the best of efforts, the slip tends to peep out. The chances increase when we lower our defences due to carelessness or casualness. And the ugly inside slips out.

Last week, a woman aggressively took on a politician and his crowd for blocking the road for a protest purportedly for women's rights. The moment went viral and the politician's supporters joined the online battle to attack the woman.

They put out her name and posted photos and videos to malign her character. They called her a pr******te and spilled filth and venom, till it turned out to be a mistaken identity. But the inner ugly side had already slipped.

The filthy thoughts and the gutter language confirmed what the online warriors were trying to hide. It was never about what was right. It was about what was wrong in their heads. They stood exposed for the degradation they had sunk to and were now stripped of all cover.

No shame if the slip is showing as peeping lace
But when vile thoughts slip, it is a sure disgrace!

~ Pravin K Sabnis

MONDAY MUSE is now into the 23rd year, written by Goa based Experiential Coach, Pravin K. Sabnis, since the first Monday of 2004. Send your feedback to 9422640141 or [email protected]

20/04/2026

Monday Muse
20 April 2026

OUR PLANET

Our planet is a living set of connected systems. Forests make rain. Oceans set the thermostat. Soil (considered as dirt) is a universe of microbes feeding the crops that feed us.

When one piece shifts, the others feel it. A warmer ocean means stronger monsoons. Fewer trees in the Amazon means less rain in farmland thousands of miles away.

For most of Earth’s history, humans weren’t here. In the last 200 years, we have developed ways to impact our planet, both ways. The question is what kind of impact we choose. We protect what we love. And love starts with attention.

Notice the monsoon clouds building in the sky. Notice how a single tree cools a street by 5°C. Notice that the beach looks different after a storm, and again after a cleanup. The decor is data. It tells us when a system is healthy.

Our planet will exist with or without us. What’s at stake is the planet that’s good for us: stable climates, drinkable water, coral reefs, tigers, mangroves, winter, fruits. We must start with first noticing and choosing the right actions.

Our planet is home and classroom in every way
We must pay attention and act like we plan to stay.

~ Pravin K Sabnis

MONDAY MUSE is now into the 23rd year, written by Goa based Experiential Coach, Pravin K. Sabnis, since the first Monday of 2004. Send your feedback to 9422640141 or [email protected]

13/04/2026

Monday Muse
13 April 2026

BLIND FAITH

In recent years, India has witnessed a surge in the number of self-proclaimed fraudmen, amassing huge followings and wealth. The huge number of blind followers confirms that growing concerns of gullibility even in the modern world.

Fraudmen promise their followers a quick fix to their problems, be it financial, emotional or spiritual. They claim to possess supernatural powers, which can be alluring for those seeking solutions to their troubles. Blind faith leads people to overlook the fraudmen's questionable actions and motives.

Unquestioning devotion leads to financial and emotional exploitation. When individuals surrender their critical thinking, they become vulnerable to manipulation that leads to a loss of personal autonomy and decision-making abilities.

When we succumb to blind faith, we let go of ownership and responsibility for our lives. It's essential to approach spirituality with a discerning mind. Questioning and seeking evidence can help expose those with ulterior motives.

Rather than blindly following fraudmen, we should focus on cultivating a deeper understanding of ourselves and our faith, our values and beliefs. By adopting a more informed and nuanced approach to spirituality, we can avoid the pitfalls of blind faith and nurture a more authentic and fulfilling life's journey.

When you surrender reason to trash
Blind faith will lead to a surefire crash!

~ Pravin K Sabnis

MONDAY MUSE is now into the 23rd year, written by Goa based Experiential Coach, Pravin K. Sabnis, since the first Monday of 2004. Send your feedback to 9422640141 or [email protected]

06/04/2026

Monday Muse
6 April 2026

HUBRIS

Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has proposed that India should replace the international norm of ‘Greenwich Mean Time’ (GMT) by ‘Mahakal Standard Time’ (MST). His argument is based on his 'pride' for time calculations, he claims were made in ancient India. However, the obviously disastrous implications confirmed that his pride was actually hubris.

The term 'hubris' is derived from Greek hýbris, meaning arrogance. The story of Icarus, who flew too close to the sun, serves as a cautionary tale about the dangers of unchecked pride. In literature, characters like Macbeth and Odysseus' crew depict the devastating consequences of hubris.

In modern usage, the term is common in leadership, business and politics, where it leads to ignoring advice, poor decision-making and eventual failure. Hubris causes a person to ignore obvious dangers, often resulting in their ruin.

Pride, in moderation, can be a powerful motivator and drive individuals to push boundaries, achieve greatness and assert their presence. However, when pride morphs into hubris, it becomes a destructive force. It blinds individuals to their weaknesses, making them more susceptible to errors and poor decision-making.

Hubris is often linked to narcissistic personality traits, where individuals develop an inflated sense of self-importance and a lack of empathy. This can lead to a toxic mix of entitlement, aggression, and risk-taking behavior. While confidence is essential for growth and success, hubris can lead to destructive behavior and ultimately, downfall.

Hubris is damningly misplaced pride
Downfall will be the end of the ride

~ Pravin K Sabnis

MONDAY MUSE is now into the 23rd year, written by Goa based Experiential Coach, Pravin K. Sabnis, since the first Monday of 2004. Send your feedback to 9422640141 or [email protected]

30/03/2026

Monday Muse
30 March 2026

GOTCHA TRIBALISM

'Gotcha' is an informal contraction of 'got you,' to mean 'I understand' or to triumphantly declare that someone has been caught, tricked, or surprised. It also refers to a 'gotcha' moment - a trap or sudden, often embarrassing, revelation aimed at someone

'Gotcha' tribalism refers to a divisive, performative form of political or cultural conflict focused on "scoring points" or catching opponents in a mistake rather than engaging in honest debate

It transforms issues into selective, us-vs-them outrage, leading to score-settling instead of finding solutions. It involves selective outrage and "gotcha" moments, where proponents demand high standards from the opposing group while ignoring larger or similar faults in their own "tribe".

Similar to general tribalism, this mindset divides people into tribes: family, culture, or political affiliation... making it exclusive and often creating "others" who are viewed as threats.

This behavior is often used as a, way to bait or taunt opponents for attention or social validation rather than meaningful discourse on Social Media. It thrives on a lack of context and empathy, aiming to humiliate the "other" rather than understanding the issue.

Do not insist in plucking innocent feathers
Gotacha Tribalism treats unfairly all the others!

~ Pravin K Sabnis

MONDAY MUSE is now into the 23rd year, written by Goa based Experiential Coach, Pravin K. Sabnis, since the first Monday of 2004. Send your feedback to 9422640141 or [email protected]

23/03/2026

Monday Muse
23 March 2026

FREE FROM DEATH

Today is the anniversary of the martyrdom of revolutionaries - Bhagat Singh, Rajguru and Sukhdev who were hanged on 23 March 1931. Their philosophy was reflected in the line 'Jeena hai toh marna seekho yaaro!' (If you want to live, learn to die).

The phrase is as profound as it is unsettling. Since death is a certainty, why not live life to the fullest? Life's unpredictability is what makes it so precious.

It is about embracing the impermanence of things and finding freedom in letting go of fears and doubts. When we accept death, we start living. We stop sweating the small stuff and focus on what truly matters to us.

It is about living authentically and taking risks. Life is too short for regrets. So, let's make the most of this wild ride and live without apologies... like the three young revolutionaries who lived worthy lives despite being hanged before they turned 24 years.

Be free from death and it's aligned fear
Live life to the fullest focus and cheer!

~ Pravin K Sabnis

MONDAY MUSE is now into the 23rd year, written by Goa based Experiential Coach, Pravin K. Sabnis, since the first Monday of 2004. Send your feedback to 9422640141 or [email protected]

16/03/2026

Monday Muse
16 March 2026

EQUIPOISE

The Carpe Diem Art Gallery at Majorda, Goa is celebrating women artists over the entire month of March through exhibitions, workshops, screenings and interactive discussions. At one such discussion, playwright Isabel Vas shared her approach to storytelling in theatre. She said rather than focussing on conflict, she chose to find 'equipoise'.

In the midst of strife, the idea of equipoise reminds us of the importance of balance in our lives. Derived from the Latin words 'aequus' (equal) and 'ponere' (to place), equipoise refers to a state of equilibrium, where opposing forces are balanced, and stability is achieved.

In today's fast-paced world, equipoise is more crucial than ever. The pursuit of success, happiness, and fulfillment can lead to an endless cycle of striving, stress, and burnout. Equipoise offers a right choice: to pause and recalibrate.

Equipoise is not about achieving a static state of perfection; rather, it's a dynamic process of adjustment, adaptation and growth. It's about finding balance amidst the lows and flows of life, acknowledging that opposing forces are an inherent part of the human experience. By embracing equipoise, we can cultivate resilience, clarity and purpose.

Equipoise is surely a choice fine,
Balance is a harmonious sign!

~ Pravin K Sabnis

MONDAY MUSE is now into the 23rd year, written by Goa based Experiential Coach, Pravin K. Sabnis, since the first Monday of 2004. Send your feedback to 9422640141 or [email protected]

09/03/2026

Monday Muse
9 March 2026

LEMONADE

'When life gives you lemons, make lemonade!'

The statement is more than just a catchy phrase... it is an attitude. Life won't always be sweet, but we have the choice to make it refreshing.

This phrase, coined by Elbert Hubbard, encourages optimism and resilience, suggesting you turn adversity (sour lemons) into something positive or desirable (sweet lemonade). It implies that, despite a bad situation, we can take control and make the best of it.

The idiom encourages us to be proactive and turn obstacles into opportunities. Instead of complaining about the sourness, we can choose to create something new and valuable. It's about resilience, adaptability and scouting the silver lining.

In today's world, we are constantly faced with challenges, big and small. But it is how we respond that matters. Do we get stuck in the sourness or do we make something amazing out of it?

If life gives lemons, don't you despair
Lemonade must be made with flair!

~ Pravin K Sabnis

MONDAY MUSE is now into the 23rd year, written by Goa based Experiential Coach, Pravin K. Sabnis, since the first Monday of 2004. Send your feedback to 9422640141 or [email protected]

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